Let's talk hulls

[Pete_G]

Originally Posted by zacs

Regulator 23 will run circles around 23 SC on Buzzards bay in 2-3ft slop. I have fished both, on buzzards bay for that matter, and there is a big difference.

Motion seconded.

I'll take the additional roll that a true deep V causes anyday over having my kidneys re-arranged or being forced to dramatically slow down to deal with chop.

The Regulator deep V of the 23 and 24 almost makes 2 to 3 foot chop disappear.

[Krispy]

Damn, you guys are some players..
All I know is guys like me, dont have $85k for a new 23' Regulator/Seacraft or even $50k for 20' SC/Contender, and are limited to good deals, used boats and some elbow grease to get a good riding hull.
You might as well be talking Ferrari vs Lamborghini
So how bout we debate an 1980 SC vs 1973 Seabird vs 1984 Mako vs 1990 Parker
Real world projects for everyday people
Which are the best riding boats, pre 1988?

[numbskull]

You're on the right track, rebuilding a 20' seacraft. There was also a popular 19 foot hull called a capecodder that I think was built in mattapoisset which was popular with the commerical guys back then and was probably more fuel efficent (i never rode in one). A 21 mako (@1986 when they reissued it) was a decent riding boat, but stay away from the 20 mako, which pounded a lot. If you're planning to go far or fish with more than one other guy, look into a 23 seacraft, though by the time you are done rebuilding and repowering the savings are marginal.

[capesams]

I still wouldn't give up my older 23 seacrapper for anything new even if I had bundle's of cash....there's also a 21-22'er called a hy-liner that's a wave eatter too...capecodder's were still being built in so. chatham not long ago and may still be.........most guy's[comm.] that make a living off the water here , [older23's i/o's]seacraft is number one...capecodder's are number two. those with deep pocket's buy what is called a [forgot the name ] which is a hull taken off a 23 sc an extended to 24'.

[likwid]

Get a Mackenzie.

[slapshot]

Originally Posted by capesams

. those with deep pocket's buy what is called a [forgot the name ] which is a hull taken off a 23 sc an extended to 24'.

Are you thinking of the Topaz or the Silverhawk? Both are sweet, but pricey. The one with the inboard on a jackshaft has a nice cockpit.

[capesams]

that's it.."silverhawk"..all I could think of was seahawk which was a cheap copy of a seaox.

[JohnR]

Silverhawk was bought by Topaz... Pretty nice boats....

Let's see - knock off of Seacraft hulls:

Silverhawk (probably the best knock off)
Cape Cod Marine 26 (stretched 23) / now Albin 26
Sailfish
Palm Beach
Quonset Point 25
Helms 21

A few others but all I can think of off the top of my head....